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How to get fromEncinitas to Goletaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Goleta by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta AmtraktrainPacific Surfliner
    6h 28m
    $42–56

  2. Drive 198.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Encinitas to Goletacar198.7 mi
    3h 29m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal B Upper Level dropoffbusLax Linq
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara, CAbus
    8h 29m
    $114–179

  4. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeCLD - SBA
    4h 30m
    $96–403

  5. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeSAN - SBA
    3h 36m
    $44–298

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeLAX - SBA
    5h 27m
    $74–294

Encinitas to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Goleta Amtrak 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Hollister & Nectarine via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA, Los Angeles Airport, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, De La Vina & Mission, and Transit Center in around 8h 29m.

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